Hörnlihütte: Hike to the Matterhorn (4,478 m) in Zermatt скачать в хорошем качестве

Hörnlihütte: Hike to the Matterhorn (4,478 m) in Zermatt

Hike to the Hörnli Hut: From Lake Schwarzsee above Zermatt, the Hörnliweg trail leads to the Hörnli Hut at the foot of the imposing Matterhorn. Surefootedness and a head for heights are essential on this tour. *Advertisement ▶ Order the REELOQ PRO smartphone security system: https://www.reeloq.com/de-de/products... The REELOQ system protects your phone and prevents it from falling. Use the code MARLENESLEBEN10 to get a 10% discount on the REELOQ PRO smartphone security system. Valid until September 30, 2024. ▶ Our conclusion including GPS track: https://homeoftravel.de/wanderung-hor... Have you ever been to Zermatt? If so, how did you like it, and what other tour tips do you have for us? Feel free to share your experiences and recommendations in the comments! We start our day in Zermatt. From the hotel balcony, we have a magnificent view of the Matterhorn. And the day looks set to be beautiful. The sky is blue and cloudless. From here, we take a leisurely cable car ride up to the idyllic Schwarzsee. There, our actual ascent to the Hörnli Hut begins, the base camp for many who wish to climb the Matterhorn's summit. The trail is 9 km long and we climb 750 meters in altitude. Arriving at the mountain station, we are speechless. The high alpine mountain world around us is simply overwhelming. Glaciers and 4,000-meter peaks tower into the sky everywhere. From Schwarzsee, we see the small chapel built by alpinists who have successfully climbed the Matterhorn. A symbolic place where, even today, many mountaineers pause to say thank you after successfully completing the ascent and descent and returning safely. Our hiking trail initially leads us through lush green alpine meadows before becoming steeper and rockier. The view becomes increasingly impressive, and we can hardly take our eyes off it. It leads us over vertigo-inducing footbridges and steep stairs. Surefootedness and a head for heights are required in places! Things get particularly exciting when the railings end and the descent drops steeply. This can be a bit mentally challenging. Otherwise, the trail is well-maintained. Particularly steep sections are made easier by stairs and stone steps. The mountain air is noticeable, so you might find yourself out of breath there, but at least there's no climbing involved on the way to the hut. With every step, we get closer to our goal. Our view sweeps over the impressive Monte Rosa Glacier and other majestic peaks such as the Dom, the Allalinhorn, and the Dufourspitze, the highest point in Switzerland. And then, finally, we catch our first glimpse of the Hörnli Hut – our destination for today. The effort was worth it! Once at the top, we treat ourselves to a well-deserved break and fortify ourselves with a typical Swiss Rösti (fried potato). It tastes twice as good up here! Afterwards, we take a look at the rooms of the Hörnli Hut and hear some interesting stories from the hut warden, including that he himself has reached the highest point 120 times. Every year, 2,500 to 3,000 people attempt to reach the summit of the Matterhorn. Then, at 4:00 a.m., breakfast is served, and at 4:20 a.m., the first climbers begin. The mountain guides from Zermatt start first, followed by all the other mountain guides, and only at the very end are the climbers allowed to set off without a mountain guide. We hike a few more meters. It's about 10 minutes to the base of the Matterhorn. Here, we touch the mountain that was considered unconquerable and feel the pride and awe of this majestic natural wonder. The Matterhorn was first climbed in 1865, but even today it remains a challenge that should not be underestimated. The story of Edward Whymper and his tragic first ascent reminds us how dangerous and yet fascinating this mountain is. If you enjoyed the video, please give it a thumbs up and remember to subscribe so you don't miss anything. :)